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Block 681 Hougang Ave 8

681 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530681

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 73 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (64 sqm), from 110 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 73 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1987
Storeys
4
Total units
73
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$350k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$508 psf), from 110 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room92S$350,000recent64 sqmS$508 psf
4-Room18S$319,000recent85 sqmS$349 psf

“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through May 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 has 110 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20263-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$420,000
Mar 20263-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$430,000
Jul 20253-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$415,000
Feb 20243-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$385,000
Oct 20233-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$370,000
Oct 20233-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$370,000
Sept 20213-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$350,000
Dec 20204-Room01 TO 0385 sqmS$345,000
Nov 20203-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$265,000
Nov 20203-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$265,000
May 20193-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$260,000
Aug 20183-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$260,000
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What flat types are in Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 has 73 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 614-Room: 12
5

How far is Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km296 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority338 m
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km377 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority414 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority551 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km624 m
  • Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority730 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km895 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 754 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 72 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 402 mPark: Realty Park · 725 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$350k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$5,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$88k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,314/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,790/mo

MSR/TDSR @ stress rate

First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 681 Hougang Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

3-Room flats at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$350k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$350k; 4-Room ≈ S$319k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 has 73 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 681 Hougang Ave 8?

Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 681 Hougang Ave 8 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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